Exhausted But CANNOT SLEEP anyone?

So this is my second child and I know the golden rule sleep when they sleep well this isn't working for me. my son has been sleeping in 4 hour stretches at night and I just cant switch my brain off and enjoy it...I toss and turn for a few hours till I finally find myself scrolling facebook watching Tv till 3am and then finally waking him out of boredom then the next day I'm dead. I try napping but cannot seem to switch off anyone else have this going on and if so any tips for actually getting some rest?

So this is my second child and I know the golden rule sleep when they sleep well this isn't working for me. my son has been sleeping in 4 hour stretches at night and I just cant switch my brain off and enjoy it...I toss and turn for a few hours till I finally find myself scrolling facebook watching Tv till 3am and then finally waking him out of boredom then the next day I'm dead. I try napping but cannot seem to switch off anyone else have this going on and if so any tips for actually getting some rest?

You're a crazy lady for waking your LO! :). Actually, I'm so flipping exhausted all the time that it's very easy for me to fall asleep. I used to really have a hard time shutting my brain off and falling asleep pre-babies, but I have NO problem sleeping now. :). Good luck with getting some sleep!

You're a crazy lady for waking your LO! :). Actually, I'm so flipping exhausted all the time that it's very easy for me to fall asleep. I used to really have a hard time shutting my brain off and falling asleep pre-babies, but I have NO problem sleeping now. :). Good luck with getting some sleep!

Lol... My lo has been up since 11 and its almost 3 ! She has been up this whole time wide eyed and not tired at all! And it's not like she slept a lot during the day ! Idk what's goin on with her I just wanna sleep ! Lol.. Your nuts ! I would kill to get some sleep right now

Lol... My lo has been up since 11 and its almost 3 ! She has been up this whole time wide eyed and not tired at all! And it's not like she slept a lot during the day ! Idk what's goin on with her I just wanna sleep ! Lol.. Your nuts ! I would kill to get some sleep right now

I can't sleep either for the same reason. I absolutely cannot sleep in the day as much as I would love too and at night I take aaages to switch off and sleep after feeding LO then like you I'm exhausted beyond belief the next day to the point where my eyes feel heavy and I panic that I'll pass out. I saw my pharmacist and asked about short acting sleeping pills but cos I'm ebf he said they could dry up my milk and instead suggested magnesium supplements (2 before bed at night and 2 during night feed). I didn't expect much from the magnesium but after googling the benefits and taking the supplements. I have convinced myself they must be helping as I am sleeping easier. Maybe it's even placebo affect but whatever, it's working.

I can't sleep either for the same reason. I absolutely cannot sleep in the day as much as I would love too and at night I take aaages to switch off and sleep after feeding LO then like you I'm exhausted beyond belief the next day to the point where my eyes feel heavy and I panic that I'll pass out. I saw my pharmacist and asked about short acting sleeping pills but cos I'm ebf he said they could dry up my milk and instead suggested magnesium supplements (2 before bed at night and 2 during night feed). I didn't expect much from the magnesium but after googling the benefits and taking the supplements. I have convinced myself they must be helping as I am sleeping easier. Maybe it's even placebo affect but whatever, it's working.

I used to be able to fall asleep anywhere if I knew Jazi was sleeping. Couch, bed, floor- didn't matter! I'm trying to not take any naps during the day anymore since I have to go back to work in two and a half weeks, and ummm I wish I could have a nap at work, but unfortunately can't! LOL! Also, Jazi is sleeping more at night, like 7 hours straight, so I find myself almost waking up right before she does. But I agree with other posters- I wouldn't ever wake her up!

I used to be able to fall asleep anywhere if I knew Jazi was sleeping. Couch, bed, floor- didn't matter! I'm trying to not take any naps during the day anymore since I have to go back to work in two and a half weeks, and ummm I wish I could have a nap at work, but unfortunately can't! LOL! Also, Jazi is sleeping more at night, like 7 hours straight, so I find myself almost waking up right before she does. But I agree with other posters- I wouldn't ever wake her up!

I have days/nights like this, too. Then after a while exhaustion sets in. When I can't sleep it's awful because I know I need the rest but just can't turn off my brain...to-do lists, baby worries, etc. having a pre-sleep routine helps. I wash up, read a book, and stay away from computer and TV.

I have days/nights like this, too. Then after a while exhaustion sets in. When I can't sleep it's awful because I know I need the rest but just can't turn off my brain...to-do lists, baby worries, etc. having a pre-sleep routine helps. I wash up, read a book, and stay away from computer and TV.

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